A 35-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a hammer attack in north Belfast.

A woman in her 20s suffered facial injuries after being hit with a hammer in the Enfield Parade area at about 10.45 on Saturday night.

The police said the arrested woman is helping with their enquiries.

Detective Sergeant McPhillips said: “We would appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident or has information about it to contact police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference 1509 of 8/4/17.

“Alternatively, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.”